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 Want to get me riled up?

Want to get me riled up?

April 7, 2016

There’s a new false hope being marketed to you

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  • Chris McBrideStewart, thanks for your comments. You are ri...
  • Stewart MidwinterWell yes, Chris, those are all great points a...
 Vitamins & a Flat Earth: My spring Spin editorial

Vitamins & a Flat Earth: My spring Spin editorial

March 30, 2016

Can one be critical of unproven stem cell therapies but not unproven alternative therapies?

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     Snotty spine: a good investment?

    Snotty spine: a good investment?

    September 8, 2014

    The Fall issue of our The Spin magazine will be out in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, here is my editorial from this issue. As always, I’d love to know what you think about my [...]

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       New research restores voluntary movement after complete SCI

      New research restores voluntary movement after complete SCI

      April 8, 2014

      “If it was just about the walking, spinal cord injury would be easy.” This statement by an SCI BC Peer Coordinator is consistent with what the majority of people with SCI have been telling [...]

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        Does a surge in StemCells Inc stock price mean a cure for SCI is closer?

        February 13, 2013

        On February 12, StemCells Inc released their twelve-month results from the first patient cohort in the company's Phase I/II clinical trial of its proprietary HuCNS-SC® product candidate [...]

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        • ChrisThey are already attempting to start clinical...
        • Chris McBrideWell stated!...
        • EstebanWhen we read about this potential cure and ot...
        • Chris McBrideTime definitely is an interesting concept. Ul...
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        08mar1:00 pm3:00 pmReachOut! Virtual Peer Group - South Fraser Active Living @ Home1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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        Zoom connection info is below. Join this fun and active group from the Surrey, Delta and Langley areas for some great conversation. This event is video, voice and phone friendly. NOTE: This

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        Join this fun and active group from the Surrey, Delta and Langley areas for some great conversation. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

        NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

        How to Connect to Zoom:

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        • From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get into the meeting. Meeting ID: 858 6189 8783
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        09mar11:00 am12:00 pmKamloops Online Peer Meet-up11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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        Zoom connection info is below. Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up! NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online

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        Zoom connection info is below.

        Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up!

        NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

        How to Connect to Zoom: 

        –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/98960820179

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        If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

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        10mar1:00 pm3:00 pmOkanagan Chin Up - Chin Wag1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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        Zoom connection info is below. Scotty and James will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This

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        Scotty and James will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This is a partnership event with SCI BC and Accessible Okanagan and is video, voice and phone friendly.

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        –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 898 7217 0883

        If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

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        Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997

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        10mar2:00 pm3:00 pmNorthern BC Online Coffee Group2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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        Zoom connection info is below. Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual,

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        Zoom connection info is below.

        Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual, conversational meetup with others in your region. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

        Just a reminder with the end of daylight savings time, some areas of the province will no longer be on the same time zone.

        NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

        How to Connect to Zoom:

        –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/650057658

        –   From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 650 057 658

        –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 650 057 658

        –  If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

        If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

        Have ideas for other ReachOut! Virtual sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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        Brandy Stilesbstiles@sci-bc.ca | 250-563-6942

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